Essays on Italy

World War II

The aftermath of the global economic crisis was rapidly building contradictions between the imperialist countries that were unevenly developed. There was also a crisis in international relations, especially when Versailles-Washington system collapsed. Now Germany, Italy and Japan wanted to achieve dominance over their competitors, which were Britain, France and the United States of America. Therefore, aggressive foreign policy of fascist states created a military threat to the world. The second group of countries (Allies) sought to maintain their positions, directing their actions against the fascist states, and the Soviet Union, as they were counting on mutual exhaustion of both Continue reading...

The paper has outlined Hannibal's tactical manner of combating its enemy the Romans during the second Punic War (Gabriel, 2008). Punic war was one of its kinds. Enmity and grudges Hannibal and Scipio were the main reasons for antagonism between the two rivals. Hannibal was the commander of the Carthagena while Scipion headed the Romans military. Hannibal was an exemplary military commander and regarded as the most intelligent in history of the Carthaginian military. “Barca” was a title earned by the Carthaginian troop and general which meant lightning (Gabriel, 2008). Scipion as well was an outstanding military commander with Continue reading...

INVESTMENT MARKETING

For the success of any given business, the plan that the company makes is a vital tool to see it through success. The plan should always include marketing strategy. A marketing strategy shows the investors the way in which the investment is to take on the market. For the formulation of a good strategy, therefore, a business planner must have knowledge of the market the investment is to venture in and how ready the market is to receive the products the company will be producing. In addition to the nature of the market, the planner should also have planned Continue reading...

UN POSITION ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS

There are more than two dozen countries of the world that have nuclear power, however, only a few have nuclear weapons and few are suspected of making nuclear weapons. During the cold war era between US and USSR, nuclear arms race was the most alarming feature as both the super powers rapidly built up their stockpiles of nuclear weapons. Later when both realized, there would be devastation caused by nuclear weapons, they embarked upon a number of agreements for reduction in the number of nuclear weapons. Efforts were speeded up after disintegration of the USSR; however, the issues remained Continue reading...

Discuss the Ways in Which the Chinese Community Depicted in Shun Li and the Poet Functions as a State within a State

Introduction

Shun Li and the Poet is an Italian film officially released in 2011. The film was written and directed by Andrea Segre, one of the seasoned directors in Italy. According to media and news agency interview sessions with Andrea Segre, his foundations in the filmmaking industry was derived from writing and directing documentary films, which he was particularly known for. This is why for those who were able to watch the film, it is highly likely for Continue reading...

Since its discovery, many years ago, coffee has arguably become one of the most popular drinks in the world. Some people enjoy a cup of coffee as breakfast, while others take it during a formal engagement such as during a meeting or a date. It is for this reason that many researchers associated with the study of coffee have dedicated most of their efforts in discovering new types of coffee, improved methods of refining it, and also the most appropriate methods of preparing coffee. The reasons and impacts of drinking coffee are limitless. There are communities which relate coffee Continue reading...

Arch 386

Introduction:
Architecture is an important part of man’s contribution to the built environment and several styels have developed over the years. There have been several architects who have contributed important and crucial public buildings over the years but nobody has come to the forefront of such styles as Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers or perhaps, Norman Foster.
After World War II, the new style of “High-tech” architecture was born. Two brilliant well-known architects of this time period are Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers. These architects incorporated elements of high tech industry and advanced structural technology into their building Continue reading...

In this paper we will discuss Etna volcano which is situated on 37° 45′ 18″ N, 14° 59′ 43″ E.

General Information
Etna is an active stratovolcano located on the east coast of Sicily, close to Messina and Catania. This is the highest active volcano in Europe. Now the height of Etna is 3329 m above sea level. It often varies from eruption to eruption. So, now the volcano is 21.6 m lower than it was in 1865. Etna is the highest mountain in Italy south of the Alps, it covers an area of ​​1250 square kilometers. Thus, Etna - the largest active volcano in Italy, surpassing its closest "opponent" Vesuvius more than 2.5 times. Throughout its existence Etna Continue reading...

Introduction

Giacomo Puccini was composer of Italian operas. He was born in a place called Lucca, Italy in 1858, and his parents had a long music history. When his father died when he was still 5 years old, his uncle Fortunato Magi took him to study because he considered him undisciplined and poor student. Afterwards, he became organist in the church, but he was inspired by Verdi’s Aida to be a composer of opera. The major operas by Puccini include Manon Lescaut (produced first in Turin – 1893), La Boheme (Turin-1896), Tosca (Rome-1900), Madame Butterfly (La Scala-1904), La faciulla del Continue reading...

The painting ‘The Kiss’ (original Der Kuss) is Klimt’s most famous work of art among his golden pieces of work. The painting also happens to be Austria’s most famous piece: In Austria it is a treasure - one without a price (Brijbassi 1). Its current location is the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere museum and is specifically housed in the Belvedere palace, in Vienna, Austria. The Belvedere owns 22 of Klimt’s pieces and in all of them, ‘The Kiss’ has received the most of everything, from attention to criticism to praise and respect accorded to the painter. Klimt’ Continue reading...

World War II is up to today considered the largest and the worst war to ever happen in history. It started in 1939 from Europe and ended in 1945, spreading to almost all parts of the world and leaving about 70 million people dead. The figure included men, women, soldiers, children and civilians who died mainly due to illnesses, starvation and bomb attacks. The WW2 involved two opposing military alliances, the Axis and the Allies, formed from great nations that participated in the war. Axis was the alliance between Germany, Japan and Italy where as Allies alliance was between Continue reading...

Abstract

The strong abilities of Romans to manipulate their physical environment via the development and use of strong military forces has led them to acquire several tracts of land across Europe, with its end as the Roman Empire having become memorable in scholarly works due to its sheer expanse. The magnanimity of the Roman Empire is perhaps best measured by the largeness of its territorial acquisitions. This study finds that the strong military forces of Rome has enabled it to two more consequential forms of physical manipulation – the slaughter of many people supporting Roman rivals and the systemic acquisition of Continue reading...

The Russian Empire

The Russian Empire was one of the most extensive empires in the history of the world. The Empire encompassed three continents and was only exceeded by the Mongol and the British empires. Prior to the 1905 revolution that led to Russia becoming a constitutional monarchy, the Empire was an absolute monarch. It was an elitist state and remained as such prior to the World War I. The leaders often paid no attention to the public opinion regarding foreign policy. Policies were made on the basis of the evaluation of the leaders. As such, the Russian government operated in accordance Continue reading...

Should Punitive Damages Be Introduced in International Law?

Introduction
Different countries often have different legal policy in both their criminal and civil law systems. These differences often arise from differing social, economic, and political climates that lead to fundamental policy differences. In the area of civil the law differences in legal systems of different countries often reflect the individual countries’ beliefs as to the types of claims that should be recognized. Furthermore, legal systems across the globe often differ about the types of damages they are willing to recognize. One area in which there is a significant difference in the type of damages one can be awarded Continue reading...

Theoretical Explanations of Two Prominent Pre-Industrial Civilizations: The Mayan Civilization and the Roman Empire from the Lens of Joseph Tainter and Arnold Toynbee

Introduction

Civilizations have characterized much of human history and have laid the groundwork for several innovations on human organization. As humans have learned to congregate in societies, they have developed their respective ways of living based on their understanding on the natural and social environment enveloping them within a given geographical area. Human organization inevitably comes into play, in which positions of authority are recognized and tasked to maintain and improve the political, economic and religious affairs Continue reading...

The Cold war period can be described as the duration during there was political and military tension between USA and the Soviet Union. The war was between the Eastern bloc and the Western Bloc. The Eastern bloc primarily consisted of the Soviet Union, which included countries like Russia. The Western bloc, on the other hand, comprised of The United States of America and the National Alliance Treaty Organization (NATO). There are twenty-eight NATO member states, which include France, Italy, Canada, Germany, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Portugal and Spain, just to mention a few(Kerkendall, 2010, p. 34). It Continue reading...

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is the reward of the civic, social, and business activities of the Cummer family. The Cummers came from a long line of lumber dealers. They started in Canada before expanding their business to Michigan, Virginia, and Florida.
Wellington Willson Cummer (1846-1909) went on to found the Cummer Lumber Company in 1896. After the death of Wellington, Arthur Cummer and Waldo Cummer, along with his son-in-law, John L. Roe, all of them had ranks in the family business inherited the company.
Nina May Holden (1875-1958) a young lady from Michigan City, Indiana married Arthur Continue reading...

Part.1 Country Background:

- Neighbouring Countries: Gaza, Israel, Libya, Sudan,
- Territorial Size of the Country: 1,002, 450 square kilometres
- Size of the Population: 86,000,000 (2014 estimate)
- Type of Political System: Democratic System, multi-party system
- Who is the Prime Minister, President?

Acting Prime Minister: Ibrahim Mahlab

Acting President: Adly Mansour
- What Political Party is in power? Democratic Alliance of Egypt
- Derivation of the form of law: common, civil, other: The country has mixed legal system which is based on Napoleonic civic law and Islamic religious law.
- How would you classify its economic system? Egyptian economy is diversified and Continue reading...

(I) Introduction
A. Motivation of writing a paper on Roman aqueduct and sewage system.

B. Organizational overview of paper

C. Thesis Statement
(II) Why Sewage and Aqueduct System was required
- Why Sewage system was required.
- Why Aqueduct System was required.
(III) Sewage and Aqueduct Construction
- How Roman sewage system was built.
- How Roman aqueduct System was built.
(IV) Engineer Aspects of the System
- Water level segregation and Filtration System.
- Water Transport System.
- Water Arches and Underground water system.
- Central Sewage System
(V) Possible problems
- Lead Pollution
- Sudden degradation of water quality.
(VI) Conclusion

Roman Aqueducts and the Sewer System

Introduction
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Impact of Technology on the Military

Impact of Technology on the Military
The American civil war was fought from 1861 to 1865 in many different locations around the USA. Approximately, six hundred thousand soldiers died in the war. In that war between the Union and confederacy, it was the union states that won the battle. The secession of the southern states was due to the differences in ideologies between the slave and free states (Lovelace, 1997). The major forms of weapons used during the American civil war were smoothbore cannons, rifled cannons; crude forms of grenades, and ironclads were also used for naval battles.
The Continue reading...

The Abduction of the Sabine Women is a painting by Nicolas Poussin in approx. 1633, telling the infamous tale of the rape of the Sabine Women by the first Romans. Poussin, a Normandy-born French painter, recreated the account in a work of classical painting that remains a very influential and well-received work of art (Gardner and Kleiner 569). In the following paper, the artwork will be examined and analyzed in terms of form, depth, texture, shadow and meaning, and the artist’s influences, style, form and historical context will also be discussed.
Poussin’s painting of The Abduction of Continue reading...

Introduction

A lot of things can happen to a ship after it has departed from a seaport and left to travel against the waves of the ocean on its own. This is where the purpose of maritime safety and risk management comes in. Its purpose is to educate officers and crew members of a ship on how to react to certain risks, or in the worst case scenario a certain crisis. In general, the objective of a maritime safety and risk management is to ensure that the current maritime risk does not escalate into a crisis, and if it already Continue reading...

Democracy, Rights, and Empire

Thesis
Europe has seen it all; revolutions, plague, recession, famine, revolts, and invasions, and this was why, when opportunity came knocking at their doors, the few powerful nations of Europe, adventured to expand and control their business interests far from their shores. In order to understand how and why this transpired, one needs to go back in time and understand Europe as it was in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

Background

The Rise of Europe between 1500 and 1850 was largely accounted for by the growth of European nations which shared their borders with the Atlantic, and in particular, by Continue reading...

Renaissance Essay

The Northern European Renaissance and The Italian Renaissance were the significant time periods, and they have also paved the way for several civilizations. However, these time periods have many similarities as well as differences.
The social and cultural similarities between the Northern European Renaissance and The Italian Renaissance are that both of them have chosen the religious figures and stories of Christianity as their basic artistic premise. Religion was given importance in the work in both time periods. Both the eras have indicated the religious events as a mean of showing their love and affection for the religion. Adam Continue reading...

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Thesis Statement- This paper presents Milton’s trip to Italy and his book Paradise Lost. The paper will highlight Milton’s evocations of Adam and Eve, the Garden of Eden, the fall and expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Finally, the paper will highlight the similarities between Milton’s re-creation and the art pieces, which represent Adam and Eve and the events. Finally, the paper will indicate the images, which were close to Milton’s imagination. The scenario presented by the idea of paradise lost highlights Milton's attempt to understand the story.
During his trip to Continue reading...

How do you imagine your regular breakfast? That might be a bowl of cereal or bacon and eggs. That might also be a crunchy toast with butter or it might be a slice of a fresh bread with a Nutella hazelnut chocolate spread on it. The last one is the sweetest treat and might be a good competitor in the competition for the best breakfast attribute ever.

What is the history of Nutella?

Originally, the name of this world-famous hazelnut chocolate spread was very much different from what we know it is now. As the aftermath of the World War II there were great shortages Continue reading...

[Institution’s Name]

Introduction
Cultural difference is one of the most effective things from the standpoint of an organization and when a company tries to enter in a new region then the field of culture would be quite important for the sake of an organization . Entities have to consider the culture of different countries, while entering in a new region in particular. The main perspective of this assignment is to analyze the expansion stance of the company while entering in a new region. There are three different questions which have to be discussed in this particular assignment and every Continue reading...

The article discusses the revolution in Germany, France, England, Spain, and Italy regarding the printing process. In the late fifteenth and sixteenth centuries European art and literature in the nations spread under the classic influence from the 14th to 16th century. However, the revolution in Italy was adapted with its local culture. This was why Italy prospered more in the coming years. The insistence from its local population to stay loyal to its culture was a contributing factor towards the success.
The two major changes of prosperity and the printing press were aimed towards the affluent members of society. Continue reading...

The Middle Ages were the period of European history dating from the fall of the Holy Roman Empire in 476A.D. up to 1453 and started when the Ottoman Turks of the Middle East captured Constantinople. The Catholic Church grew more powerful and influential during that time. Governed by bishops and archbishops under the papal authority from Rome, the church became more dominant in the medieval society. Nuns and monks lived together in a house called monastery, devoting their lives in the service of God. In this period of turmoil and instability, many people turn to God in order to Continue reading...

Marshall Plan

The Marshall Plan was a program of assistance to Europe after the Second World War. Nominated in 1947 by the American Secretary of State George C. Marshall and came into effect in April 1948. In the implementation of the plan involved 17 European countries, including West Germany. The Marshall Plan helped to establish the post-war peace in Western Europe. The aim was to restore the U.S. military destroyed the European economy, the elimination of trade barriers, the modernization of European industry and the development of Europe as a whole.
The Marshall Plan was launched on 4 April 1948, when Continue reading...

How Melissa’s communication Style impacted the performance of the Italian partners?

Melissa Chang’s communication style had positive impact on the performance of the Italian partners. Melissa was initially hesitant to visit Italy as she felt that her company had not upheld basic business standards by not providing the basic product information to the Italians. However, when she provided the necessary information and answered all their questions in an effective manner, the Italians were encouraged by her positive approach and they could listen to her feelings which were genuine. They sat down with her the next morning and provided all the relevant information like their sales records. They even drew Continue reading...

There are not many philosophers in history as influential as Saint Thomas of Aquinas. His works have influenced western philosophy for centuries and found a way to conciliate theological thought and reason. He was a man of his age, one who followed tradition and sought nothing more than to remain faithful to Christ and his church, but knew how to introduce long rejected philosophical systems that were considered contrary to the interests of the clergy. This work is gives an account of the life of Thomas of Aquinas, his academic works, his philosophy and the impact he had on Continue reading...

Artistic Analysis and Discussion

Paintings representing themes about Jesus and several important accounts in his life have become a distinct source of inspiration during the baroque era especially for European painters. One of such works includes that of Caravaggio’s The Supper at Emmaus now placed at the National Gallery of London. Paid by Ciriaco Mattei, this art work was specifically noted to have a great impact in the presentation of one of the most remarkable accounts on Jesus’ life on earth and his dealings after he has been resurrected from death. Recognized for its presentation of the deeper meaning on how such Continue reading...

Totalitarian regimes appeared on European scene immediately after World War I, and indeed all of them had common characteristics despite the ideological separation. In order to understand the origins of totalitarian governments, it is important to trace back to prerequisites that led to the appearance of this phenomenon. Before the 19th century European states were monarchies, which were ruled by “divine” kings. These monarchies then were overthrown by a growing revolutionary trend, starting from French Revolution. Newly formed “democratic” governments pursued and were guided by nationalistic ideals. The Imperialistic ambitions of Britain, Spain and France affected newly unified Italy Continue reading...

Impact of Technology on the Military

The American civil war was fought from 1861 to 1865 in many different locations around the USA. Approximately, six hundred thousand soldiers died in the war. In that war between the Union and confederacy, it was the union states that won the battle. The secession of the southern states was due to the differences in ideologies between the slave and free states. The major forms of weapons used during the American civil war were smoothbore cannons, rifled cannons; crude forms of grenades and ironclads were also used for naval battles.
The cold war conflict in Korea started in June Continue reading...

Introduction

Currently, there are many international organizations in the world that address issues in all areas of the human life, including economic and political ones. The acutest problems of today, in my book, are the problem of war and peace, of disarmament and resolution of armed conflicts. Safety concern of every state has led to the creation of the military and political organizations. One of which was the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). NATO creation was a consequence of the Cold War and, therefore, all its efforts were aimed at confrontation with the Soviet Union and with other socialist countries ( Continue reading...

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Through the 1600 and 1700s, Europe served as a center of a large range of change. From evolution of science and philosophy to the development of new political and religious movements and ideologies, many central elements of European intellectual life underwent a transformation. Accordingly, the art and culture of the era adapted to reflect these developments. More importantly, the forms of art and architecture become a means of supporting changing ideologies in the areas of the most change. The evolution of Baroque art and architecture owed its existence to the cultural rebirth of Continue reading...

Capstone Project

What second topic have you selected for this assignment? Explain.
I have selected corporate or white collar crimes for the second topic. The last few years witnessed the scandals in the global corporate scene among the U.S. and European companies and their counterparts in the other parts of the world. Corporate crimes are synonymous to “Corporate frauds,” “corporate breakdown,” “accounting scandals,” “corporate scandals,” among others, have been tagged to these corporate controversies (Ball, 2009). One of the best and most popular examples of corporate crimes is the case of Enron. This happened some years ago and such type of Continue reading...

- Globalization and burgeoning technology/innovation that shrink product-life-cycles, coupled with global competitor’s quality and price, brings goods to the USA adding to 80-90% mega-competition for most consumer goods sold in USA, compared to <25% in 1950’s. Equally, global companies compete severely and challenge US firms abroad.
- The U.S. and Eurozone economies play major roles in the world economy and are crucially important for each other’s prosperity. The two sides combined account for around 40% of world GDP, over 25% of world trade, 60% of world foreign direct investment flows, and 60%-70% of world banking Continue reading...

The Second World War is the largest in the history of humanity war unleashed by Nazi Germany, Italy and militaristic Japan. During the war, there were involved 61 countries with a population of 1.7 billion people. Military operations were conducted in 40 states, as well as at marine and ocean theaters.
World War II was the most bloody and brutal military conflict in human history and the only one in which the nuclear weapons were used. The dates of the start and end of the war are among the most significant for the entire civilized world (Rees, 2008).
The Continue reading...